Sharp unveils triple-vision LCD

September 26, 2006

CNN: Japan's Sharp Corp. said on Wednesday it has developed the world's first liquid crystal display panel that allows the viewing of three different images…

Queue-busting way to success

Why are U.K. companies slow to respond to self-service?

U.K. real estate agent implements digital signage

September 25, 2006

CHESHIRE, England — Global Display Solutions Ltd., designer and manufacturer of electronic information displays, has collaborated with digital-signage…

Wal-Mart stores in Mexico deploying digital signage

September 25, 2006

MEXICO CITY — Two of Latin America's most dominant companies, Grupo Televisa and Wal-Mart de Mexico ("Wal-Mex"), have launched an in-store media network…

The ad-supported revenue model: Does it work?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Some companies suggest that digital signage can be subsidized — in part or in whole — by selling advertising space on the network. But should retailers be…

Scala opens Japan office

September 20, 2006

EXTON, Pa. — Scala Inc., provider of end-to-end digital signage software, announced the creation of Scala KK, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Tokyo. Scala…

Competisys, EDR Media team for dual-language digital signage, kiosks

September 18, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Competisys Corp. and EDR Media LLC announced a strategic alliance for the development and management of a dual-language digital-advertising…

Touchscreen ordering finds favor in U.K. restaurant

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The new Canterbury fast-casual restaurant Bytes is built around self-service — and early reviews are glowing.

Circuit City adding digital signage in Toronto stores

September 14, 2006

Mediacaster: IntelliMats LLC is launching a pilot program with The Source By Circuit City to put digital video signage in stores in the Toronto area.

McDonald's adds digital signage to Philippines stores

September 13, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — McDonald's locations in the Philippines have added digital signage systems, built on the Scala InfoChannel platform and implemented…

Working Solutions unveils Acquire 3.0 digital signage app

September 12, 2006

LEICESTER, England — Working Solutions, software provider for the self-service and digital signage industries, announced in a news release the launch of…

Eight-foot 'video bar,' kiosks unveiled at McDonald's

September 6, 2006

BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Targeted media company TAP.tv marked its expansion into the quick-serve-restaurant segment through a multimedia installation with leading…

Planar Systems announces RoHS compliance

September 4, 2006

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc., provider of specialty display solutions, announced the completion of a 16-month project to transition its…

Digital signage added to Toronto's underground PATH complex

August 28, 2006

TORONTO, On. — Concourse Media announced a partnership with ADFLOW Networks to deploy a digital signage network in the corridors and food courts of downtown…

Interactive store window hits overhand smash for self-service

Polo Ralph Lauren's Madison Avenue store deployed an interactive window to promote its tennis gear and U.S. Open sponsorship.

OfficeMax adds directed sound to digital signage

August 17, 2006

SAN DIEGO — American Technology Corp., provider of directed sound products and solutions, announced that digital-signage solution provider Adflow Networks is…

TouchSystems announces new digital signage series

August 16, 2006

HUTTO, Texas — TouchSystems Corp., provider of touch-enabled products, announced its new digital signage series of touch monitors. The new touchmonitors…

1-2-1View provides digital signage to Thai Royal Project shops

August 15, 2006

HONG KONG — Digital signage company 1-2-1View Corp. has been chosen to provide a turnkey digital signage system to The Royal Project in Thailand. The system…

StrandVision adds countdown-event timer to digital signage

August 15, 2006

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — StrandVision LLC, a provider of Internet-based digital signage services, has introduced an automated time-based counter called Count…

Expert advice: Never start with technology

Nanonation's vice president of business development explains that technology is but a means to an end when it comes to making customers happy.